It took me 7 years to understand this
It took me 7 years to understand this
03.08.2025 20:00
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It took me 7 years to understand this
It took me 7 years to understand this
Fact! Many of the most talented creators (music, theater, writers, artists, etc.) in history also struggled with some of the most serious mental health challenges.
I believe this wholeheartedly - we are only able to heal when we actually give ourselves the time and space to do so.
I'm still trying to figure out how to have a 'soft landing' after returning from vacation. After having no schedule/no email for seven days to logging back into my inbox is ROUGH.
Given today's soaring temps, this article is rather timely. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!! www.realsimple.com/signs-youre-...
One way to boost mental strength is to expand your knowledge-base. When you know more, you have more options. One resource I love is Big Think YouTube channel - most of the videos are around 5 minutes. Here's a great one on trauma: youtu.be/rdPRpyZrcIs?...
As summer begins to wind down and I start getting ready for a new semester, my to-do list can easily get out of hand. I know I can't control everything but one thing I try to leverage is time-management. I'm not perfect at it but it definitely helps lower my stress. psychcentral.com/health/tips-...
Want something easy to add to your wellness practice? Spend a few minutes outside each day ... whether its hanging out in your own backyard, taking a walk around your neighborhood or by your office, or visiting a local park, Mother Nature will take care of you. health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultiva...
I know the focus of this article is on dementia patients, but music is an awesome wellness tool because it can help us tap into our emotions, improve focus, and boost energy. I have so many playlists on my phone - depending on what I'm doing and how I'm feeling, my soundtrack is different. Try it!
"According to the National Council for Wellbeing '70 percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. That's 223.4 million million people.'"
This is why learning about trauma and trauma-informed practices is critical.
Thanks Cuzco 😉
While we often like to cram in a bunch of activities on the weekend (some for fun, others to catch up on chores/tasks), remember it's also wise to carve out some time to do nothing - nadda - zilch. Give yourself an opportunity to actually rest and recharge. Your brain and body will thank you for it.
Thank you!!
Yeah, I feel this. And that's okay.
How you start your day matters. Take those first 10 minutes to give your brain the opportunity to ease into your day before you go slay those dragons. As the author notes, "mental strength starts with WHAT YOU ALLOW IN"
Ditto!! I love your suggestions and will keep reposting.
One of the most important relationships we need to understand. Where one goes, the other follows. That's why we need to develop a holistic wellness practice.
Too often we fall back on excuses like, "I'll do it tomorrow" or "I'm too busy right now" to practice self-care, and instead continue to ignore escalating warning signs our body/brain are stressed to the max. We need to remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So, do it NOW!
Breathing Techniques For Anxiety Relief ✨️ www.mindfullmentalitymovement.com/post/breath-... #MindfullMentality #mindfulness #meditation #anxiety
Love free tools to support holistic wellness!
Another one of my favorite 'low-hanging' fruits for holistic wellness. I love having a morning cup of coffee while sitting on my back deck and just chill for a bit. I get some Vitamin D and my brain gets to wander as I take in all the sights and sounds.
My favorite breathing technique for this is the 4-7-8 method. Take a deep inhale through your nose for count of 4. Hold that breath for count of 7. Then slowly (and I mean SLOWLY) release that breath through your mouth for count of 8. Repeat cycle a few times and you'll likely fall back to sleep.
A key part of holistic wellness is daily check-ins with yourself ... think of it as a temperature check with your inner thermostat. On a scale of 1-5, how are you feeling physically? Psychologically? Cognitively? If you score yourself at a 3 or higher, it's time to step back and do some self-care
#checkin - #mentalhealth - #mentalhealthmatters - #mentalhealthcheckin - #journaling
Check out this Daily-Ink post, ‘Atomic Habits Lesson 1 of 10’: daily-ink.davidtruss.com/atomic-habit...
Based on the work of James Clear, and created for Inquiry Hub Secondary students.
One of my favorite books because it aligns with my 'low-hanging fruit' approach to wellness - his research highlights how tiny changes to your daily routine can lead to significant results if you stay consistent.
- Atomic Habits by James Clear:
Atomic Habits explores the science of habit formation. James Clear shares practical strategies to create lasting change by making habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. The book emphasizes that success is not about goals, but about building better systems.
Same for when someone interrupts me when I'm writing. Don't burst my bubble.
Today marks the 3-year anniversary of 988. ☎️🫶
AFSP was one of the partners leading the charge for a 3-digit hotline that provides an effective alternative to 911 for individuals experiencing a suicide, mental health, or substance use crisis.
#AFSPadvocacy
We need to reframe the narrative that taking a day off somehow makes us "lazy" - no, it actually is a necessity for optimal wellness and productivity! Our brain and body needs time to REST. So, take a "rot" day and just veg out.